Front | How does fibrosis affect the lungs |
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Back | Fibrosis is the formation of scar tissue in lungs Scar tissue thicker and less elastic, lungs less able to expand, tidal volume and forced vital capacity reduced. Reduction in the diffusion of gases |
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